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Reeve's Message SPRING 2018 Meet Your Councillors Pg. 1-8 100 Years of Farming Pg. 10 Backyard Organics Pg. 14 New Park Hosts Pg. 21 Intermunicipal Development Plan Pg. 9 Farm Family of the Year Pg. 12 Recycling Pg. 15 County Sportsplex Pg. 22 County Open Houses Pg. 10 Annual Roadside Cleanup Pg. 13 It’s Fire Season Pg. 16 2018 Alberta Summer Games Pg. 24 No Spray Program Application Pg. 11 Rural Addressing Pg. 18 Recreation Programs Pg. 19 Dinosaur Museum Pg. 26 Reeve’s Message Clairmont our Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks (ICFs). As part of the amendments to the Municipal Government Act, ICFs Grande Prairie will formalize how municipalities sharing borders will manage growth, collaborate on infrastructure and service delivery, and optimize resources for citizens. We are developing single Wedgewood agreements with each municipality and expect to have these completed by 2020. These agreements recognize the unique characteristics and needs of each municipality, while leveraging our collective strength. M.D. OF GREENVIEW NO. 16 Our timeline for the development of the Intermunicipal Development Plans (IDPs) with Wembley, Hythe, Beaverlodge DIVISION 3 COUNCILLOR AND REEVE: and Sexsmith is set. IDPs establish the framework for LEANNE BEAUPRE coordinated land use planning, economic development, 780-814-3121 | [email protected] and servicing and transportation issues. Public consultation commences in 2018, with completion in 2019. We will also have Already well into our four-year term, Council is hard at IDPs with the MD of Greenview, Saddle Hills County and Birch work on a number of initiatives, bringing their insights and Hills County. Our IDP with the City has been in effect since knowledge into planning for the future of the County. I 1982 and is updated as needed. I sincerely appreciate the hard congratulate all of those councillors who are returning and work of our employees in moving these projects forward, and the new councillor, Linda Waddy, for their election onto invite the public’s engagement in this process. Council. I see a strong council that is well-connected to the community, has an innovative outlook, and a sincere We have numerous other new partnerships underway with commitment to the well-being of local citizens, businesses local municipalities. and communities. • The County is working with the City, Wembley, Beaverlodge, I am honoured to be re-elected in my fifth term as Division 3 Sexsmith, and Hythe to determine the feasibility of a representative and thank you for your confidence. I am also regional handibus service. This service will improve mobility very privileged to once again serve the County as Reeve. options primarily for seniors and disabled residents, which is The County saw some very important accomplishments especially important for rural residents. during the last term, and I am excited to work with County • We are partnering on a Road Needs Assessment with Council, staff and local communities to keep the momentum Beaverlodge (lead), Hythe and Wembley to determine going. I have been a lifelong resident in the Peace Region, current condition of paved road systems and identify future personally connected to this area. rehabilitation priorities. We received an Alberta Community Regional collaboration and positive relationship-building with Partnership Grant (ACP) for this initiative. our neighbouring municipalities is a priority for the County, and • We recently renewed our agreement with Sexsmith to provide a number of initiatives are already underway with this goal Safety Codes services to the town and with Beaverlodge for in mind. Council is currently planning for the development of Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) programs. • We are partnering with Sexsmith on a Storm Water Master Boards and Committees Plan and Basin Study, with the goal to develop an overall • County/City Joint Committee storm water master plan for Sexsmith. This, too, is an ACP • Agricultural Service Board Grant, with Sexsmith as the lead. The County also invested $1.85 million to add extra capacity to the pipe as part of the • Family and Community Support Services Board waterline to Wembley project and upgrade of the booster • Finance Committee station to facilitate water in the Dimsdale area. • Recreation Advisory Committee • The Tri-Municipal Partnership with the City and Greenview • Unsightly Premise Appeal Board is moving forward. This opportunity to explore the • Alberta Public Safety Services Local Disaster Services development of a world-class heavy industrial park holds • Grande Prairie Pursuit of Excellence Committee tremendous potential for our whole region and is gaining • Grande Prairie Region Agricultural Exhibition Society international attention. • Grande Prairie Regional Recreation Committee It is critical that traffic can move easily and safely around • Municipal Planning Commission – Chair the County road network. Last year, Council committed nearly 75 per cent of its capital budget to County road • Norbord Public Advisory Committee – Alternate improvements. Expect to see work continuing this year. We • Peace Regional Economic Development Association are also continuing our advocacy efforts with the Province (PREDA) Northwest Transportation Advisory Council for improvements to Highway 40. Safety is a serious and • Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum Operating Agreement growing concern, especially with the surge in traffic on this Negotiating Committee route due to increased economic activity. • Public Works Committee Healthcare infrastructure is essential to the overall well- • QEII Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation being of County residents and our economy, and this is the “Key to Care Campaign” message we’ll be bringing to the Province as we continue • Ron Pfau Memorial Scholarship our advocacy work for the Beaverlodge West County Health • Tri-Municipality Committee Facility. Local governments along with citizens have been, • Vital Signs Leadership Committee and continue to be, very committed to seeing this facility move forward in a timely manner. • Wapiti Corridor Planning Society • Water North Coalition – Alternate Over this next term we will continue to strive to balance development and progress with long-term healthy and • Weyerhaeuser Environmental Advisory Committee sustainable growth. Our economic horizon is looking very • County Recreation Board – County of Clairmont-Bezanson optimistic, and with that, growth brings certain challenges • County Recreation Board – County of Wembley-Dimsdale- that must be approached innovatively with an eye for the Saskatoon Lake future. We will be working closely with you to look for ideas • County Recreation Board – County of Grande Prairie and priorities for your communities. Thank you to the many • 211 Alberta Steering Committee – Alternate stakeholders who shared their insights for the County’s Growth and Economic Development Strategy. This visionary 50-year “roadmap” will provide a framework for how to best utilize land in the County to create economic opportunities for our area. There is lots of positive energy ahead with participants from across Alberta converging on our region this summer as we co-host the Alberta Summer Games with the City of Grande Prairie. I encourage you to get involved. It is a great way to showcase our region and support the development of young people. I always appreciate the insights of our residents and local stakeholders, as I see such genuine commitment to the well- being and future of our County. Please feel welcome to call me or any of our councillors to bring your ideas forward. 2 Meet Your County Councillors Get to know your 2017 – 2020 County Councillors, the areas of the County they represent, their priorities, and some of the initiatives, programs and projects underway in our community. Teepee Creek and opportunities that will arise this term. I am sincerely e r i v R y k o m S committed to being a strong voice as I represent you over Clairmont the next four years. Boards and Committees Bezanson r e • County/City Joint Committee v i R y k o m S • Agricultural Service Board i R p i t i v a e r r e W i v S R m o k y • Family and Community Support Services Board M.D. OF i v e r i R W a p i t GREENVIEW NO. 16 • Finance Committee • Recreation Advisory Committee DIVISION 1 COUNCILLOR: HAROLD BULFORD • Unsightly Premise Appeal Board 780-876-9009 | [email protected] • Municipal Planning Commission • Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Management I have been a resident of the County for over 50 years, Committee (Bylaw 2987) and currently operate a contracting business. I am looking • Grande Prairie Regional Recreation Committee forward to entering my third term on County Council in • Nitehawk Board of Directors Division 1. I am excited to be working with knowledgeable • Ron Pfau Memorial Scholarship and experienced councillors who have already been at the table and with our newly-elected councillor, bringing new • 2018 Alberta Summer Games Committee perspectives and skillsets. • Alberta Public Safety Services Local Disaster Services In the upcoming term one of my priorities is to work toward • Local Public Safety Services tourism and economic development opportunities. There • County Recreation Board – County of Clairmont-Bezanson is much untapped beauty in our region, which can be • Public Works Committee leveraged to bring tourist dollars to support local business. As we grow and develop, it’s also important that we find the right balance between maintaining quality farmland Sexsmith for agriculture, and seeking more suitable areas for development. In my last term, we saw some important County investments in local projects, such as $2.2 million in funding towards the community centre in Bezanson, and we developed sound policies regarding the preservation of good Bear farmland from development. Lake Clairmont I will aim to focus on continuing to build working relations with the City, providing opportunities and services for seniors, supporting programming for FCSS and ensuring that supports are available for agriculture. I believe in DIVISION 2 COUNCILLOR: DARYL BEESTON continually strategizing to provide quality services while 780-933-3464 | [email protected] keeping taxes affordable.
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